Blog Move

I have now moved my blog to www.kiraanndesigns.com

I am running lots of giveaways to clear out all my jewelry making supplies and doing some deal on my new digital designs.

www.kiraanndesigns.com

Busy Busy Busy

I want to be more consistant with posting on this blog but I have been really busy creating.

I'm getting ready to possibly do my first craft fair in a few weeks and have to get some stock together. I am very excited about some new items that I will be selling and adding to my Esty store soon. Lots for great handmade party supplies (origami centerpieces, cupcake toppers etc.)

I am also trying to work on developing my own website, while learning web design and working on my friends website for her photography portrait studio.

You can view my first attempt at a website here.

www.momenttomomentportraits.com

How to fold an origami butterfly

Here is my first post with origami instructions. I will try to post a new one each week. Please let me know if you have a specific request.

1. Fold the paper in half so the two longest edges meet.

2. Turn the paper over and fold so the two shortest edges meet.

3. Separate the two layers and fold the top layer across so a triangle is formed on top.

4. Turn the paper over and repeat step 3.

5. fold the center edges down so they form triangles that just overlap the large triangle formed in steps 3 &4. Don't fold right to the corners leave a small straight edge showing.

6. Reverse fold the two small triangles formed in step 5.

7. Your butterfly should now look something like this.

8. Gently pull down the top right corner so the inside of the reverse fold lays flat. Repeat on the left side.

9. You should now have a finished butterfly.

Happy folding.

As this is my first time posting origami instructions I would like feedback (if you were successful at folding this butterfly etc. )

Please also leave a comment with request for other origami instructions you would like.

Origami Flowers

I have been working on a new line of origami flowers. I am working on bridal bouquets and arrangement for baby showers and birthdays.

I hope to have a couple of July 4th themed listings in my store by the end of next week.

I am considering some origami how to blog posts. If any one is still reading this and has a request let me know and I will see what I can do.

Long time no see

I've been very lazy about blogging for a while now. I've been busy studying web design and losing some weight. I am now on the right track with the web design and have lost 20lbs and am feeling good. only about 15lbs left to go before I should be squeezing back into a size 8 again. Fingers crossed that's in time for the summer. I am getting back to spending more time on my store and I am working in a website that will serve as a trading/collectible card game exchange. On top of that I have some work to do designing a site for a friend of mine who is starting her own business. Add two small children and housework into all of that and I've been busy busy busy. But I will try and come back here more often and share a little of what's going on with you guys.

My First Bound Book

Here it is. I spent some time today making a little note book.

The book measures 3"x2" and had 36 pages.

The pages inside have been hand sewn and glued. I covered the book in snowflake paper to give it a festive looks

I am going to be giving this little book away on this blog.

Here are the ways to enter.

Follow my blog 1 Entry

Leave a comment 2 Entries

Follow me on Twitter 1 Entry (www.twitter.com/kiraanndesigns)

I really enjoyed making this book so I am going to be making more to list in my Etsy store.

Deadline for entries is 11.17.2010 unless there are no entries then I will extend the deadline.

Book Binding

This is the latest craft to spark my interest. I love small items so I am going to have a go at binding a small note book. If things go well you may see some little books moving into my Etsy store soon.